San Lorenzo de Almagro suffered a painful 2-0 defeat against Huracán at Nuevo Gasómetro on Sunday, in a match for the fourth round of the 2026 Clausura Tournament. The Globo's goals, both scored by Jordy Caicedo, narrowed the gap in the historic most important neighborhood derby. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 5th in Liga Profesional Argentina, 24 pts, 6W-6D-4L from 16 games, recent form DDWWL.
What happened in the match?
Huracán dominated the game from the start, with Caicedo opening the score in the first half and sealing the victory in the second. The Ecuadorian had already scored the only goal in the Apertura 1-0, but this time he did it at Pedro Bidegain Stadium, where the Globo had not won since December 9, 2001. San Lorenzo, for its part, could not generate clear opportunities and saw its bad streak in the tournament continue.
Why does it matter for San Lorenzo?
With this defeat, San Lorenzo adds its third loss in four matches in the 2026 Clausura, ending up last in Group A with only three points. Goals this season: 13 scored, 11 conceded (+2 goal difference). The goal difference places them below Talleres de Córdoba, Lanús, Estudiantes de La Plata and Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero. Additionally, the record against Huracán now shows 87 wins for San Lorenzo and 50 for the Globo, with 56 draws.
What's next for both teams?
In the fifth round, San Lorenzo will host Unión de Santa Fe at Nuevo Gasómetro, while Huracán will travel to Junín to face Sarmiento. Title race: 7 points behind leaders Rosario Central. Both teams will seek to add points to improve their position in the standings and stay in the fight for the top spots.
